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Anas Aremeyaw Anas celebrates legal victory over Kennedy Agyapong

Anas Aremeyaw Anas celebrates legal victory over Kennedy Agyapong

Investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has secured a legal victory against former Ghanaian Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong, after a jury in the Essex County Superior Court in New Jersey found Agyapong liable for defamation. The court awarded Anas $18 million in damages. In a statement posted on Facebook, Anas described the ruling as more than just a personal victory, calling it a decisive message to Ghanaian politicians that the media cannot be taken for granted.  “This decision is not merely a legal triumph—it is a resounding affirmation that falsehood and character assassination have no place in our society,” he wrote. He emphasised that the verdict reinforced a commitment to building a robust democracy that serves all Ghanaians. Reflecting on the legal battle, Anas noted the stark difference between the

Biden Steps Aside: “Saving Democracy is My Priority

Biden Steps Aside Saving Democracy is My Priority

President Joe Biden speaks from the Oval Office of the White House on July 24, 2024 in Washington, DC: GETTY IMAGES

In a heartfelt and historic televised address, US President Joe Biden announced that he is ending his re-election campaign to focus on preserving American democracy. The 81-year-old president, who has served in public office for over half a century, made the announcement from the Oval Office, surrounded by his family and key White House staff. […]

Cyril Ramaphosa Secures Second Term as South African President Following Coalition Deal

Cyril Ramaphosa Secures Second Term as South African President Following Coalition Deal

Cyril Ramaphosa exchanges a handshake with Annelie Lotriet of the Democratic Alliance, following her election as deputy speaker.© REUTERS

Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected as South Africa’s president, following two weeks of intense negotiations after his African National Congress (ANC) failed to secure a majority in the nation’s seventh democratic election. Ramaphosa, a moderate economist, has led South Africa since 2018, succeeding Jacob Zuma, who was marred by corruption allegations. In Friday’s parliamentary vote, […]


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